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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LL64 ZDAMOT history

LL64 ZDA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Dec 2014. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 251,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
251,928 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
24,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL64 ZDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL64 ZDA was last recorded at 251,928 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 22,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,986 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
22,942 miles
Average per year
24,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,928 miles
  • 2025 – 228,986 miles
  • 2024 – 197,260 miles
  • 2023 – 195,789 miles
  • 2022 – 176,002 miles
  • 2021 – 151,809 miles
  • 2020 – 130,679 miles
  • 2019 – 112,691 miles
  • 2018 – 76,205 miles
  • 2017 – 41,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail251,928 miles
  • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail251,928 miles (+22,942)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,928 miles
    Test number
    983664840705
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass228,986 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    228,986 miles
    Test number
    819469073674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail228,982 miles (+31,722)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,982 miles
    Test number
    419883643004
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,260 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    197,260 miles
    Test number
    165617399265
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail197,260 miles (+1,471)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,260 miles
    Test number
    895921923509
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,789 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,789 miles
    Test number
    570899641803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail195,788 miles (+10,734)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,788 miles
    Test number
    431761034540
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass185,054 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    185,054 miles
    Test number
    257247481747
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail185,051 miles (+9,049)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,051 miles
    Test number
    732211781844
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass176,002 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,002 miles
    Test number
    169200218447
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail176,000 miles (+2,204)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,000 miles
    Test number
    588766218892
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,796 miles (+11,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,796 miles
    Test number
    782398076811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass162,141 miles (+10,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    677018467752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,809 miles (+1,616)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    540032172769
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass150,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,193 miles
    Test number
    243397079325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail150,193 miles (+14,043)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,193 miles
    Test number
    854990287075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass136,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,150 miles
    Test number
    778062678621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Fail136,150 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,150 miles
    Test number
    195100242749
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Fail136,150 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,150 miles
    Test number
    558809366905
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass130,679 miles (+17,988)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    932207962471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,691 miles (+17,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    638609143747
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  22. Pass95,676 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    721814876831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  23. Pass92,228 miles (+16,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,228 miles
    Test number
    161437639389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  24. Pass76,205 miles (+18,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    747909311038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,949 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    115768162137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass53,878 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    164392563423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,863 miles (+11,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    713831686476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass41,995 miles (+6,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    558093169608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  29. Pass35,127 miles (+19,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,127 miles
    Test number
    501193785102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50/60% WORN (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass15,775 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,775 miles
    Test number
    549965569435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,670 miles
    Test number
    386236559074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL64 ZDA

Does LL64 ZDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL64 ZDA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL64 ZDA?
The MOT on LL64 ZDA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL64 ZDA done?
LL64 ZDA was recorded at 251,928 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 24,754 miles a year.
Has LL64 ZDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL64 ZDA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL64 ZDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL64 ZDA find?
LL64 ZDA failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 7 more.

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